MITRE employees working as Lead Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 37 ratings. This is 8% higher than the average of Lead Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,380 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,803 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Engineer at MITRE is $194,725 per year or $94 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $310,302 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $153,877 (25th percentile) and $249,887 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 87 salaries submitted by MITRE Lead Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Engineer professionals typically earn between $74 and $120 per hour.
Lead Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,823 and $20,824 monthly.